Question

17 which of the following biomes suffers from frequent fires & the expansion of human development? a woodlands b desert c tropical rainforest d temperate grassland

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each biome:

• Option A (Woodlands): While some woodlands can have fires, it's not the primary biome associated with frequent fires and human development pressure as per typical biome studies.
• Option B (Desert): Deserts have low vegetation, so fires are rare, and human development expansion here is limited due to harsh conditions.
• Option C (Tropical Rainforest): Fires are not frequent here (high moisture), and human development pressure is present but not linked with frequent fires.
• Option D (Temperate Grassland): Temperate grasslands are prone to frequent fires (due to dry grass) and face significant human development expansion (for agriculture, urbanization, etc.).

Answer:

D. Temperate Grassland